Over 2,000 years of history here! The Roman amphitheater is still a concert hotspot and will host the closing ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Verona is a very walkable city. It’s castle, beautiful piazzas, and major sites are all very close. It’s a great addition to your itinerary if you can work it in.
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Anthony Bourdain featured this amazing place in his Emilia Romagna episode. I HAD to stay here the next time I was in the area. The main reason was that since 1320 the cellars had been used to cure ham. Not just ham…not your average prosciutto…but culatello.
Culatello comes from the leanest part of the right hind leg of the pig. It’s aged 15 to 18 months and can only come from the small area between Parma and the Po river. The humid air here flows through the cellars, creating the perfect conditions for curing the culatello. Hundreds of these are hanging in the cellar of Antica Corte Pallavicina. And they’ve been doing this here for over 700 years!
You’d think that staying here would be expensive, but it’s not. The rooms are elegant and well worth the price. The grounds of the property have a nice, peaceful feel.
Their Michelin starred restaurant serves incredible regional dishes. The food here, and also in their Hosteria is a religious experience. Their staff were very attentive and friendly. The owner, Massimo Spigaroli, was stopping at each table to say hello. And our waiter even took us down to their cellar to give us a tour. It was an unbelievable experience. I’ll be returning for more.
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Five reasons to go to Motor Valley! Slow food and fast cars are what Emilia Romagna is all about. Right in the middle of this Italian region is Motor Valley. It’s the greatest concentration of speed and style on the planet.
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, and Pagani are all headquartered here. The Emilia Romagna Formula 1 race is held in Imola. And the best food in Italy is produced here. In one small area!
1️⃣ Ferrari: the Ferrari museum in Maranello. You can also tour the factory… IF you own a Ferrari.
2️⃣ Lamborghini: factory tours and museum, just outside of Bologna.
3️⃣ Pagani: factory tours and museum, outside of Modena.
4️⃣ Ducati: factory tours and museum, just outside of Bologna.
5️⃣ Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: F1 race in Imola.
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The Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori weren’t flying over Emilia Romagna this year. The Grand Prix was canceled last weekend because of devastating flooding in the area. They do a flyby before every Italian Formula One race. It’s always so cool to see. Hopefully Emilia Romagna will bounce back from this soon. It’s such an extraordinary region, one of my favorites in Italy. #emiliaromagna #italiangp #formula1 #F1 #italy #travelitaly
Which villa on Lake Como would you choose if you could only see one? Villa del Balbianello would be my choice. It’s a short boat ride from Bellagio, and well worth a visit. James Bond thought so. Scenes from Casino Royale and Star Wars were filmed there. You can take a guided tour of the interior of the villa. The last owner was Guido Monzino, who left it to the Italian state for the public to visit. He was a businessman, but his real love was exploring the globe. The rooms are full of artifacts from his travels. He led and participated in 21 major expeditions. The gardens are beautiful and perfectly maintained. You can wander them on your own. So I say yes…go…it’s worth it! #lakecomo #bellagio #italy #travelitaly
Is all Murano glass created equally? Well, some rise above the others. It was a treat to tour the workshop and main showroom of the Massimiliano Schiavon Art Team. Their level of creativity and craftsmanship is stunning. Massimiliano is a sixth generation glass artist who’s in a class of his own. His Art Team’s work can be seen all over the world. See their work for yourself on the island of Murano, just outside of Venice, Italy. #murano #venice #italy #travelitaly
I’ve changed my mind about Venice gondolas. On previous trips to Venice I dismissed them as touristy gimmicks. Let’s be honest, they are. This year I did it, though, and loved it. The perspective you get of this ancient city from a gondola is incredible. It’s a close-up view of centuries of life in this one of a kind city. OR, you’re gazing into your lover’s eyes and don’t see a thing. Either way, it feels magical. #venice #italy #travelitaly #italytravel #luxurytravel
Sestri Levante, Italy - the Italian Riviera’s most underrated town? With Portofino and the Cinque Terre nearby, it’s an ideal base to explore the Ligurian coastline from. It has quality hotels and restaurants that are largely overlooked by Americans that are drawn to the more touristy areas. My hotel room terrace was right above the beach. The beautiful view…the sounds of the waves…the romantic atmosphere…perfection. #italy #travelitaly #italiantravel #italian #cinqueterre #portofino
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